Obituaries for NOVEMBER 2008; Thibodaux, Lafourche Parish, La.
and Houma, Terrebonne Parish, La.
Section 1: 1 November through 10 November
Submitted by Louis Lavedan.
Last modified: 1 Dec 2008
Source: The Lafourche Daily Comet
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Published: Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 7:01 a.m.
Mildred "Nell" Spivey Brown
Mildred "Nell" Spivey Brown, 74, a native of Cayouga, Texas, and resident of
Houma, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home and
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday at Cooper Funeral Home in Athens, Texas.
Graveside service will be held Wednesday at Judson Cemetery in Athens, Texas.
She is survived by her sons, Kenneth E. Brown and wife, Angie, and Bobby L.
Brown Sr. and fiancee Sandy Bourdier of Houma; her brother, Jerry Spivey and
wife, Linda Spivey, of Texas; her sisters, Virginia Dunn and husband, Lawrence
Dunn, of Texas; and Lillie Yarbrough and husband, Aubrey Yarbrough, of Alabama;
her four grandchildren, Kellie E. Brown, Derek J. LeBoeuf, Bobby L. Brown Jr.
and William P. Brown; and her two great-grandchildren Jace E. Brown and Dean A.
Neal Jr.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar W. Brown; her parents, Leo
Spivey and Maudie Fletcher Spivey; and her granddaughter Kristy L. Brown.
She was a homemaker.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 6:01 a.m.
Harry Buquet Jr.
Harry Buquet Jr., 55, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Oct. 31,
2008.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday at Chauvin Funeral Home and
8 a.m. to funeral time Monday at St. Bernadette Church. Funeral service will be
at 10 a.m. at the church with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Marcel Buquet; hiss mother, Ida Delaune
Buquet; his daughter, Abby Lynn Buquet; his nephew, KeKe Boudreaux; two
brothers, Kenneth Buquet and wife, Tammy Buquet, and Jerry Buquet and wife,
Alice Buquet; two sisters, Ann Ventura and husband, Jose Ventura, and Susie
Pellegrin and husband, Justilian Pellegrin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Buquet Sr..
He was an employee at Halliburton for 25 years and was a past member of the
Bayou Cane Fire Department.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 6:01 a.m.
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Israe "Israel" Domangue Sr., 63, a native and resident of Chauvin, died
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of
Houma. Religious service will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
He is survived by his beloved companion, Yvonne L. West; two sons, Todd Domangue
and wife, Nicole, and Israe Domangue Jr. and companion, Danielle Hunter; one
daughter, Amy Authement and husband, James; six brothers, Clyde, Raymond, Rene,
Torres Jr., Terry and Gary Domangue Sr.; six grandchildren, Steffany Trahan and
husband, Brad, Todd Domangue, Jayme Authement, Shelly Authement, Courtney
Domangue and Gage Domangue; one great-grandchild, Logan Trahan; one stepson, Ed
West; one step-grandchild, Kevin; numerous other step-children, grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; and his beloved bird "Coco."
He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Lirette Domangue and Torres
Domangue Sr.; three brothers, Eugene, Ernest and Jerry Domangue; and one sister,
Mary Domangue.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 6:01 a.m.
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Elfrey Marie Boudreaux Falgout, 88, a native of Houma and resident of Bourg,
died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008.
Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 9.m. Monday and 8 a.m. to funeral time
Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at
the Chauvin Funeral Home with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Carol Ann Sevin and Dorothy Lee Dupre; sister
Beulah Portier and husband Hayes Portier; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-
grandchildren, 33 great-great-grandchildren, one great-great-great-grandchild;
and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Loney J. Falgout; her parents, Evest
Boudreaux and Roseanna Price Boudreaux; her daughter, Carolyn Marie Falgout; her
brothers, Noltyn Boudreaux and Rene "Rannie" Boudreaux; her sisters, Vienna
Belanger and Velma Boudreaux; two granddaughters and two grandsons.
She was a homemaker and loved her family and friends and was loved by everyone.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 6:01 a.m.
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Betty Ann Hebert LeCompte, 75, a native of Houma and resident of Nederland,
Texas, died Friday, Oct. 31, 2008.
She is survived by her husband, Carl James LeCompte Sr. of Nederland; her
daughters, Deborah Saltzman and husband, Conrad, of Groves, Texas; Pamela
Bonvillian and husband, James, of Lake Charles; her son, Carl "Sonny" LeCompte
Jr. and wife, Paula, of Key West, Florida; her brother, E.J. Hebert of Monterey;
13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Edna Hebert; her daughter,
Mary Jo LeCompte; her sister, Celestine Hebert; and her three brothers, Raymond,
Reynald and Lloyd Hebert.
Cremation was under the direction of Levingston Funeral Home in Groves, Texas.
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Published: Monday, November 3, 2008 at 10:24 a.m.
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Ronny Lafitte, 47, died at the Grace Home in Shreveport after a lengthy illness
on Friday, Oct. 31, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. today at St. Mary's Catholic Church in
the Rambin Community, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his parents, Louis and Dorothy Lafitte of Logansport; one son,
Cody Tilley Lafitte of Logansport; one daughter, Lyndsey Lafitte of Logansport;
one sister, Denise Morvant and husband, Nelson, of Gonzales; three brothers,
Louis David Lafitte Jr. and wife, Kay, of Yokahoma, Japan, Donny Glen Lafitte
and wife, Penny, of Youngsville and Daniel Dalton Lafitte of Logansport; and
nieces and nephews, Sarah and James Morvant, Madison and Grant Lafitte, Brock,
Lance and Elise Lafitte.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Van and Lola Guillotte;
and his paternal grandparents, Burl and Frances Lafitte.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude's Hospital.
Rose-Neath Funeral Home of Mansfield is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Monday, November 3, 2008 at 11:26 a.m.
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Marcia Rhodes Porche, 59, a native and resident of Houma, died at 3:05 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8
a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. Mass will be
at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Louis Porche; two sons, Lloyd Porche and
wife, Dawn, and John Porche; one daughter, Chalayne Porche; three grandchildren,
Kaylee Porche and twin boy and girl due in December; six sisters, Sybil and
husband, Errol Guidry, Eileen Chauvin, Mary and husband, Kevin Talbot, Marianne
and husband, Brian Matherne, Theresa and husband, John Hebert, and Virginia
Rhodes and companion, Philip Achee; and four brothers, Andrew Rho-des, Peter
Rhodes and wife, Pamela, Benny Rhodes and wife, Jeanne, and Christopher Rhodes
and wife, Tammy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Marion Robichaux Rhodes;
her father-in-law, Elsey Porche; one brother, Anthony "Tubb" Rhodes; one sister,
Christine Rhodes Fontenot; and one niece, Rhonda Rhodes.
She was a parishioner and active with Maria Immaculata Church and a graduate of
Vandebilt Catholic High School Class of 1968.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Louis Infant Crisis
Center, c/o Sister Rosario Connell, P.O. Box 2866, Houma, LA 70361, and
MacDonell United Methodist Children's Services, 8326 Main St., Houma, LA 70363.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Monday, November 3, 2008 at 11:27 a.m.
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Ray A. Rasberry, 79, a native of Orangefield, Texas, and resident of Berwick for
49 years, died surrounded by his family Friday, Oct. 31, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Stephen's Catholic Church in
Berwick, with interment in the Berwick Mausoleum.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Chaille Guidry Rasberry; three
daughters, Patricia Rasberry of Houma, Rebecca Trahan and husband, Joe, of
Berwick, and Susan Blanchard and husband, Lonnie, of Berwick; two grandchildren,
Ryan Jude Blanchard and Katie Elaine Blanchard, both of Berwick; one brother and
sister-in-law, W.C. and Ruthie Rasberry of Synder, Texas; several nieces and
nephews and their families from Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, P.A. and Beulah Rasberry; two sisters
and brothers-in-law, Helen and John Woods and Maurice McInnis; and his nephew,
Clinton Rasberry.
He was an electrician for Sun Oil Company for 35 years before retiring and then
owner of Berwick Electric Service for 14 years before retiring again in 1998. He
was dedicated to his family, his country and his community. He served in the
Marine Corps for four years during World War II and was proud to be a charter
member of the St. Mary Parish Marine Corps League. He was a Berwick volunteer
fireman for 44 years, served as assistant chief for 25 years and was appointed
Fire Chief in 1990 until he retired in 2003. He began his service on the Berwick
Town Council in 1990 and he proudly served for 17 years. He was an avid amateur
radio operator and was a member of the St. Mary Parish Amateur Radio Club.
He was a parishioner of St. Stephen's Catholic Church in Berwick.
Hargrave Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Monday, November 3, 2008 at 10:28 a.m.
Claude Rodrigue
Claude Rodrigue, 81, a native and resident of Chackbay, died at 4:30 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Lawrence the
Martyr Catholic Church in Kraemer. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Bernadette Zellar Rodrigue; one daughter, Belinda R.
Farace and husband, Leo Farace; one brother, Raymond Rodrigue and wife, Rose;
one sister, Claudia R. Trosclair; and two nieces, Brenda Dufrand and Sarita
Clebert.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claudian and Louisa Rodrigue Rodrigue;
and one brother, Delton Rodrigue.
Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Monday, November 3, 2008 at 10:29 a.m.
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Audrey Marie Pitre Schrader, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma,
died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of
Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with
burial in Rogers Cemetery in Houma.
She is survived by two sons, Robert LeBlanc Sr. and wife, Darlene, and Evans J.
LeBlanc Sr. and wife, Florence; one stepdaughter, Elizabeth Schrader; 10
grandchildren, Evans Jr., John Stephen, Chad, Alex, Kaley, Ida, Cody, Donna,
John Evans and Betty Authement and husband, Douglas; four step-grandchildren,
Veronica, William III, Audrey and Becky; eight great-grandchildren, Annette,
Douglas III, Trent, Kathy, Hannah, Madison, Eve and Adriana; one great-great-
grandchild, Brent Authement; and one sister, Georgie Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Schrader; her parents, Evans
and Annette Bergeron Pitre; two sons, Thomas A. LeBlanc and Stephen LeBlanc; two
daughters, Annette LeBlanc and Betty Boyle; one grandchild, Robert LeBlanc Jr.;
and one step-grandchild, Christopher Smith.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Monday, November 3, 2008 at 10:31 a.m.
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Emelina "E.J." Joseph Theriot Jr., 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and
resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008.
Visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral
Home. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel, with burial in
St. Eloi Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Renda Champagne Theriot of Houma; four sons, Robert
James Theriot of Raceland, Emelina David Theriot of Houma, O'Neil Thomas Theriot
of Chauvin and Dale Patrick Theriot of Gulf Port, Miss.; three daughters, Elvera
Ann Hymel of Houma, Kathy Faye Dugas of Dularge and Lisa Margaret Rome of
Luling; three brothers, Eugene, Clayton and Roland; four sisters, Gladys,
Gloria, Jeannette and Marjorie; 18 grandchildren, Holly, Nicholas, Heather,
Robert Jr., William, Scotty, Ross, Renee, Andrew, Emily, Aaron, Lacey, O'Neil
Jr., Ben, Lizzie, Anne Marie, Megan and Zachary; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emelien Joseph Theriot Sr. and Geniva
Nell Crochet Theriot; one grandchild, Abbey Claire Theriot; six brothers,
Alfred, Ralph, Linwood, John, Nolan and Dale; and four sisters, Ella Mae,
Blanche, Celina and Nell.
He was a retired tester-inspector for French Jordan Inc. and was an Eucharistic
Minister. He was a 3rd degree and 4th degree Knights of Columbus at St. Eloi.
His hobbies included growing flowers, woodworking and he loved to feed the
birds.
He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Monday, November 3, 2008 at 11:32 a.m.
Willa Toups
Willa Mae "Billie" Simmons Toups, 84, a native and resident of Napoleonville,
died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at St. Anne Catholic
Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at noon Tuesday at the church, with burial
in the church cemetery.
She is survived by her husband, Ray A. Toups; two sons, Ray Toups Jr. and Jon J.
Toups; five daughters, Kay T. Jack-son, Margie T. Clause, Norma T. Lagarde,
Ellen Toups and Anne T. Benoit; one sister, Norma S. Bergeron; 17 grand-
children; and 11 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ansil N. and Cora B. Simmons; four
brothers, Jewel, A.N. Buster, Clyde and Bobby; and three sisters, Edyre Dolese,
Lucille Alleman and Marjorie Simmons.
Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
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John "Johnny" Adolph Achee Sr., 48, a native of Baton Rouge and resident of
Labadieville, died Sat-urday, Nov. 1, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Landry's Funeral Home in
Labadieville and from 8:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Philomena
Catholic Church in Labadieville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Simoneaux Achee; two sons, John A. Achee Jr.
and Gregory Paul Achee and wife, Casey; one daughter, Dollie Ann Bimah and
husband, Terrence; four brothers, Joseph L. Achee Jr. and wife, Cheryl; Robert
C. Achee; Phillip Achee and Daniel Achee and wife, Tracie; two sisters, Paulette
A. Carline and husband, Wayne, and Vivian A. Solar and husband, Robbie; four
stepchildren, Jenny Watts; Ben Watts and wife, Heather; Renee W. Freeman and
husband, John; and Drew Watts; and six grandchildren, Trey Achee, Chloe Acosta,
Aubrey Kig-gins, Zoey Achee, Dylan Bimah and Marissa Watts.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Achee Sr. and Patricia Triche
Achee.
He was a retired employee of Triad Chemical with 23 years of service as well as
safety coordina-tor at Raceland Raw Sugars. He was a first string all-district
running back for Assumption High in 1976-77. He coached league baseball,
softball, football and basketball. He enjoyed golf, spending time at his camp,
watching football and spending time with his family and friends. He passionately
researched socio-environmental is-sues and hoped to improve the community he
loved. He was a lov-ing husband, father, stepfather, grandfather brother.
In lieu of flowers, memorial dona-tions can be made to St. Jude Children's
Hospital.
Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Peter Wade Callais, 44, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with
burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow.
He is survived by his wife, Monica Williams Callais; his mother, Gloria Bienvenu
Callais; three sons, Justin, Isaac and Noah; and two brothers, Charles Michael
Callais and Corey Joseph Callais.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Joseph Callais; his grandparents,
Abdon Callais and Ada Bruce Callais, C. Thomas Bienvenu Sr. and Isaure Blanchard
Bienvenu; and one brother, Paul Abdon Callais.
He was CEO of Abdon Callais Offshore in Golden Meadow. He was on the board of
directors and a secretary of Community Bank in Raceland, board of directors of
Solid Waste Disposal Inc. (SWDI), Houma. He was the 2000 chairman of the board
of directors of the Chambers of Lafourche and Bayou Region, 1999 Small Business
Per-son of the Year for District Three-Louisiana Department of Economic
Development, 2001 Louisiana and Mississippi Ernst and Young En-trepreneur of the
Year Inc., 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002,
and 2007. He was 2004 Admiral of the Golden Meadow/Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo.
He enjoyed scuba diving and fishing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial dona-tions can be made to Apostleship of the Sea in
care of Mr. Myrna Trodillo, 3211 4th St., N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017 or
Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Dominic, P.O. Box 2226, Mandeville, LA 70470.
He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
Shelton Chapman
Shelton Ray "Slim" Chapman, 55, a native of Butler, Ala., and resident of
Waynesboro, Miss., died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Free-man Funeral Home
in Waynesboro, with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Elaine Chapman of Waynesboro; his mother,
Helen Marie Chapman of Thibodaux; his father, Sam Alman Chapman of Thibodaux;
one son, Jessie Chapman of Millry, Ala.; two brothers, Alan Chapman of
Waynesboro and Johnny Chapman of Thibodaux; and one sister, Debbie Chassion of
Thibodaux.
He worked as a crane operator for Rowan Company and served in the National
Guard.
Freeman Funeral Home Inc. of Waynesboro is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
Jerry Cheramie Jr.
Jerry "J.J." Joseph Cheramie Jr., 23, a native of Galliano and resident of
Larose, died at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic
Church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Bree Eymard Cheramie; his parents, Jerry Joseph Sr.
and Myrna Boudreaux Cheramie; one brother, Jeremiah McDaniel and wife, Laci
Nacole McDaniel; one sister, Jerena Cheramie; his nephews, Brayden and Brennon
McDaniel; and his godmother, April Gisclair Cheramie.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis J. Cheramie Jr. and Rena
Gisclair Cheramie, and Nolan Boudreaux Sr. and Virgis Collins Boudreaux; his
godfather, Warren "Bo Bo" Michel; and his cousins, Tracy Michel and Jillian
Boudreaux.
He worked for Newport Envi-romental and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Vincent Carlo Fazzio, 93, a native and resident of Houma, died Sunday, Nov. 2,
2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Holy Rosary Catholic
Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in
Terrebonne Memorial Park Cemetery.
He is survived by two daughters, Janet Fazzio Bergeron of Houma and Annie Lee
Fazzio LeBoeuf and husband, Harry, of Lafayette; three brothers, Anthony "Black"
Fazzio, Joseph "Joe" Fazzio and Roy Fazzio of Houma; one sister, Mary Fazzio
Eschete of Houma; four grandchildren, Daniel "Danny" J. Bergeron Jr., Tommy J.
Bergeron Sr., Stacey LeBoeuf Parrott and Willis Vincent Fazzio; seven great-
grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Zenobia Dupre Fazzio; his parents, Tony
Fazzio and Sadie Fazzio; one son, Vincent C. "Charlie" Fazzio Jr.; one son-in-
law, Dan-iel J. Bergeron Sr.; one grandchild, Lynn Michael LeBoeuf; four
brothers, Johnny, Carlo, Francis and Ray Fazzio; one half-brother, Joseph "Nom"
Fazzio; two infant sisters; and two half-sisters, Rose Duthu and Annie Mae Dion.
He was a retired truck driver with Saia for 28 years and was an avid gardener.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Lynn M. LeBoeuf Memorial
Scholarship Fund, 109 Lodgepole Circle, Lafayette, LA 70508.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
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Robert "Bob" Gobeil, 71, a native of New York City and resident of Houma, died
at 2:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2008.
No services are scheduled.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Gobeil; one son, Roland Gobeil and wife,
Sharon; and one brother, Roland Corriveau.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alda and Phillip Gobeil; one brother,
Raymond Corriveau; and three sisters, Rachel, Pauline and Phyllis.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Dave J. Gros, 77, a native and resident of Napoleonville, died at 8:10 a.m.
Monday, Nov. 3, 2008.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Anne Catholic
Church in Napoleonville. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by two nieces, Angela Gros Boudreaux and Allyson Gros Bourgeois;
two great-nieces, Kristie Boudreaux Fannin and Brittany Lynn Bourgeois; and one
great-great-nephew, Logan Fannin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raoul Gros and Eunice Daigle Gros;
three brothers, Joseph, Robert and Kerry P. Gros; and one nephew, Kerry P. Gros
Jr.
He was an Air Force Korean War veteran, earned his master's in education from
L.S.U. in Baton Rouge and then taught a variety of courses including history,
math, science and driver's education to sixth, seventh and eighth graders in
Assumption Parish for approximately 15 years. He then became a full-time barber
for the next 30 plus years although he cut hair while in the military and part-
time after teaching as well. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force at age 18 serving
in Germany and Biloxi in radar operations. He never married or had children
although he spent much of his free time entertaining children as a magician.
Yup. He performed magic shows during the holidays and parties every chance he
got. When not entertaining, he enjoyed painting landscapes.
Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:45 p.m.
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Lois Broussard Guidry, 74, a native of Weeks Island and resident of Houma, died
at 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Friday at Chauvin Fu-neral Home.
Liturgy of the word will be at 3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel.
She is survived by one son, Dean Louis Guidry of Houma; three daughters, Tina
Watson and husband, Rick, of Newnan, Ga., Lori Guidry and Trudy Robichaux of
Houma; one brother, Olan Broussard of New Iberia; one sister Myra Polk of New
Iberia; and two grand-children, Stefani Watson and Justin Guidry.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dalfred Louis Guidry; her parents,
Paul Broussard and Una Mae Landry Broussard; and two brothers, Merlin Broussard
and Carol Broussard.
She was a retired manager with Sunrise Fried Chicken.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
Violet Harmon
Violet Ellen Harmon, 93, of Olney, Ill., died at her home at 10:42 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Summers-Kistler
Funeral Home in Olney. Funeral service will be at noon Wednesday at the funeral
home, with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Robert Harmon of Calhoun, Ill.; five daughters,
Juanita Runyon and husband, Roscoe, of Olney, Ruby Haws of Olney, Rosemary Bass
of Albion, Ill., Elizabeth Govers and husband, Francis, of Houma, and Linda
Jackson of Olney; daughters-in-law, Frances Harmon, Kathy Harmon and Verna
Harmon; two half-sisters, Helen Clements of Florida and Frances Harris of St.
Louis; 29 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren; 42 great-great-grandchildren;
and numerous relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Marion and Nora Mae Bellilnger
Dunlap; her husband, Pearl "Shorty" Harmon; one daughter, Helen; three sons,
Eddie Joe, Neil and Raymond Harmon; her grandson, Robbie Joe Harmon; daughter-
in-law, Loretta Harmon; sons-in-law, Chester Bass and George Haws; sister, Mabel
Ellen Compton; two half-brothers, Arthur and Michael Dunlap; and one half-
sister, Pauline Liston.
She was a homemaker.
Summers-Kistler Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
Walter Lapeyrouse
Walter Joseph Lapeyrouse, 78, a native and resident of Chauvin, died Sunday,
Nov. 2, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic
Church in Chauvin. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial
in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Della Lyons Lapeyrouse; one son, Jude Lapeyrouse and
companion, Cathy Pellegrin; two daughters, Janice and husband, Norman Rodrigue
and Angela and husband, Delbert Dugas; his grandchildren, Renetta and husband,
Lester Lapeyrouse; Mitzi and husband, Joe Nelton; Regina and husband, Dean
Allemand; Derrick Dugas and wife, Heather; and Brandon Lapeyrouse and wife,
Stephanie; his great-grandchildren, Beth, Dean Jr. and Laynee Alle-mand; Jozie
and Alexis Nelton; Austin, Jennifer, Alexis, Brooke and Heather Lapeyrouse; and
Taylor Dugas; two sisters, Viley Picou and Adeline and husband, Leroy Souelier;
and sister-in-law, Eva Mae Lapeyrouse.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Modeste Cunningham
Lapeyrouse; one son, Mark Lapeyrouse; one daughter, Loraine Lapeyrouse; four
brothers, Levis, Alvin, Joe and Waldon Lapeyrouse; and two sisters, Lorraine
Lapeyrouse and Cornelia Lirette Dugas.
He was a loving husband and father and a wonderful grandfather who loved his
grandchildren and family. He loved to cook his jamba-laya and work at his odd-
end jobs. He will be missed by all.
He was a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus and past president of
Chauvin Senior Citizens. He was an active member of Chauvin Senior Citizens and
a former tug boat captain for Cenac Towing Company for 25 years.
He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Brother Albert Ledet S.C., whose birth name was Albert John Ledet, 82, died at
the Brother's residence in Baton Rouge at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008.
Memorial Mass will be at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Our Lady of the Gulf Church in
Bay St. Louis, Miss.
He is survived by nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Joseph Ledet and Julia Augustine
Toups; one brother, Brother Quintin Ledet S.C.; and three sisters, Sr. Alberta
Ledet, O.Carm., Annalie Clark and Isabelle Barber.
He was a Brother of the Sacred Heart. He entered the Brothers of the Sacred
Heart in 1941 and taught in schools in Alabama, Lou-isiana, Mississippi and New
York.
He donated his body to medical science.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Brothers of the Sacred
Heart Foundation, 4600 Elysian Fields Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70122.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
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Lenora Boquet McClendon, 90, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Gray,
died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008.
Liturgy of the Word will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Chauvin Funeral Home Chapel,
with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by three daughters, Jeanelle McClendon of Thibodaux, Diana
Trahan and Dorothy Guidry of Houma; two brothers, Carroll Boquet Sr. and Bert
Bo-quet; two sisters, Joan Chiasson and Thelma Chauvin; four grand-children,
John Heron, Monique Guidry Tijor and husband, Randy, Toby Trahan, and Patricia
Trahan Freeman and husband, Larry; four great-grandchildren; and three step-
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert H. McClendon; her parents,
Albert Boquet and Rosemary Prosperie Boquet; one grandson, William H. Heron; and
four sisters, Myrtha Duplantis, Rosemary Himel, Joy Ann Boquet and Wilma Boquet.
She was a homemaker and a member of the Stinkers. She was a heart-warming person
and mother to everyone.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Nelda Richard Orgeron, 93, a na-tive of Labadieville and resident of Larose,
died Monday, Nov. 3, 2008.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Our Lady of the
Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the
church, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
She is survived by three sons, Jimmy Orgeron and wife, Sally; Gerald D. Orgeron
and wife, Betty; and Donald Orgeron; two daughters, Judy Bergeron and husband,
Walzic; and Ethel Theriot and hus-band, Eugene Jr.; one daughter-in-law, Nita
Orgeron; one brother, Louis Richard; 20 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren;
and five great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ines Orgeron; her parents, Clirfe and
Luda C. Richard; four sons, Harry, Gerald J., Milton and Raymond Orgeron; one
sister, Tolly Barrilleaux; and one grand-child.
She was a member of the Holy Rosary Ladies Altar Society and a parishioner of
Our Lady of the Ro-sary Catholic Church.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
Elma Remont
Elma Plaisance Remont, 90, a na-tive and resident of Larose, died at 1:45 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 11:30 a.m. today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic
Church in Larose, with burial in Sacred Heart Ceme-tery in Cut Off.
She is survived by one son, Jerry Remont and wife, Juanita; four daughters,
Janet R. Price and hus-band, Donald; Katherine R. Callahan and husband, Ray;
Sherry R. Orgeron and husband, Sidney; and Deborah R. David and husband,
Donovan; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Noncess J. Remont; her parents,
Anatole and Octavia Robi-chaux Plaisance; two brothers, Francis Plaisance and
Eugene Plaisance; and one great-grandchild.
She was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
Jacob Roddie
Jacob "Mr. Jake" Astor Roddie, 94, a native of Bush and resident of New Orleans,
died at 2:32 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 2008.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Terrebonne Memorial Park
Cemetery.
He is survived by one sister, Myr-tle Desmares of Houma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Roddie and Esther Coward Roddie;
two brothers, Paul Roddie and Wilbur Roddie; and three sisters, Togo Thomas,
Ruth Breland and Doris Roddie.
He was a retired painter.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Rodney Rodriguez Sr., 61, a na-tive and resident of Larose, went to be with his
God and Savior at 1:05 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at South Lafourche
Baptist Church. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church,
with burial in Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery in Larose.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Savoie Rodriguez; his mother, Esther Plaisance
Rodriguez; one son, Rodney Rodriguez Jr. and companion, Kelly Rousse; two
brothers, Alex and Dean Rodriguez; one sister, Sharon R. Adams; and five
grandchildren, Whitney Rodriguez, Harley Rodriguez, Kacey Rousse, Jai Bruce and
Jordy Rousse.
He was preceded in death by his father, Emmet Joseph Rodriguez; and one brother,
Barry Rodriguez.
He was owner of RAI, founded in 1980, and a member of South Lafourche Baptist
Church.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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John "Johnny" Mack Smith, 74, a native of Houma and resident of Montegut, died
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9
a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass will be at
11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, David J. Smith and wife, Randa; and Tommy J. Smith
and wife, Dawn, of Montegut; three grandchildren, Amber Nicole Smith, Candie Ann
Smith and Somer E. Smith; and two great-grandchildren, Aryianna Nicole Dardar
and Haylee Denise Boudreaux.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Mae Crochet Smith; his parents,
David Mack Smith and Bernice Marcel Smith; and two sis-ters, Dorothy S. Blanchard and Florence S. Domangue.
He was a retired boat captain and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
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Raymond Joseph Tassin, 71, a na-tive of Hammond and resident of Pontchatoula,
died at 9:08 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Wednesday at St. Bernadette
Catholic Church. Fu-neral service will be at noon Wednesday at the church, with
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann LaScala Tassin; two step-sons, Donald
and wife, Karen St. Germain and Mark and wife, Deborah St. Germain; one
daughter, Marjoire and husband, Randy Herbert; one stepdaughter, Karen McKinnon;
one brother, Eugene Tassin Sr. and wife, Freida; two grandsons, Randy Herbert
and Raymond Herbert; seven step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Joyce Tassin; and his parents, Phil
and Lelah Mayeaux Tassin.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Association No. 0323 Pontchatoula. He
was a Ham Operator and member of St. Vincent de Paul Society.
Special thanks to Landmark Nursing Home and nurses Tonjua Carter and Della Dunn
and special friend, Brian Bravo.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Tuesday, November 4, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Emelina "E.J." Joseph Theriot Jr., 74, a native of Terrebonne Parish and
resident of Houma, died Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with burial
in St. Eloi Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Renda Champagne Theriot of Houma; four sons, Robert
James Theriot of Raceland, Emelina David Theriot of Houma, O'Neil Thomas Theriot
of Chauvin and Dale Patrick Theriot of Gulf Port, Miss.; three daughters, El-
vera Ann Hymel of Houma, Kathy Faye Dugas of Dularge and Lisa Margaret Rome of
Luling; three brothers, Eugene, Clayton and Roland; four sisters, Gladys,
Gloria, Jeannette and Marjorie; 18 grandchildren, Holly, Nicholas, Heather,
Robert Jr., William, Scotty, Ross, Renee, Andrew, Emily, Aaron, Lacey, O'Neil Jr., Ben, Lizzie, Anne Marie, Megan and Zachary; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emelien Joseph Theriot Sr. and Geniva
Nell Crochet Theriot; one grandchild, Abbey Claire Theriot; six brothers,
Alfred, Ralph, Linwood, John, Nolan and Dale; and four sis-ters, Ella Mae,
Blanche, Celina and Nell.
He was a retired tester-inspector for French Jordan Inc. and was an Eucharistic
Minister. He was a 3rd degree and 4th degree Knights of Columbus at St. Eloi.
His hobbies included grow-ing flowers, woodworking and he loved to feed the
birds.
He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 10:57 a.m.
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Rita Hilda Eschete Bergeron, 87, a native of Little Caillou and resident of
Houma, died at 9:54 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Gregory Barbarigo
Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the church, with burial in
St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by one son, Barrie Bergeron of Houma; one daughter, Bonnie
McFann of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one brother, Mandrey Bourgeois of Paradis;
seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Abbie T. Bergeron Jr.; her mother,
Helen Belanger; one son, Dana P. Bergeron; one daughter, Sandra Fanguy; one
brother, Joseph R. Bergeron; two sisters, Rachel F. Rhodees and Dorothy B.
Fincher; and her grandmother, Harriet Pelegrin.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Gregory Barbarigo Catholic Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement.
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Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 9:58 a.m.
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Peter Wade Callais, 44, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off, died
Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, with
burial in Our Lady of Prompt Succor Cemetery in Golden Meadow.
He is survived by his wife, Monica Williams Callais; his mother, Gloria Bienvenu
Callais; three sons, Justin, Isaac and Noah; and two brothers, Charles Michael
Callais and Corey Joseph Callais.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Joseph Callais; his grandparents,
Abdon Callais and Ada Bruce Callais, C. Thomas Bienvenu Sr. and Isaure Blanchard
Bienvenu; and one brother, Paul Abdon Callais.
He was CEO of Abdon Callais Offshore in Golden Meadow. He was on the board of
directors and a secretary of Community Bank in Raceland, board of directors of
Solid Waste Disposal Inc. (SWDI), Houma. He was the 2000 chairman of the board
of directors of the Chambers of Lafourche and Bayou Region, 1999 Small Business
Person of the Year for District Three-Louisiana Department of Economic
Development, 2001 Louisiana and Mississippi Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the
Year Inc., 500 Fastest Growing Companies in America in 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002
and 2007. He was 2004 Admiral of the Golden Meadow/Fourchon Tarpon Rodeo.
He enjoyed scuba diving and fishing.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Apostleship of the Sea in
care of Mr. Myrna Trodillo, 3211 4th St., N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017 or
Eucharistic Missionaries of St. Dominic, P.O. Box 2226, Mandeville, LA 70470.
He graduated from South Lafourche High School in May 1982 and from the Freeman
School of Business at Tulane University in New Orleans in 1986. He taught
religion in Golden Meadow to the confirmation classes. He was a fourth degree
Knights of Columbus and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 9:59 a.m.
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Rosalie Marie Dufrene Keller, 74, a native and resident of Lockport, died
Monday, Nov. 3, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at St. Hilary of
Poitiers Catholic Church. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the church, with
burial in Resurrection Memorial Park.
She is survived by her husband, Wilton J. Keller; two sons, Danny Keller and
wife, Karen, and Tony Keller and wife, Lisa; one daughter, Susan Keller and
companion, Rodney Daigle; one brother, Abel Dufrene Jr.; one sister, Selma D.
Plaisance; six grandchildren, Kristi K. Kraemer and husband, Donny, Kayci K.
Knight and husband, Micki, Toni Michelle Keller, Chad Keller, Codie Howard and
Shelby Howard; and two great-grandchildren, Klaire Anise Kraemer and Mickinzi
Kay Knight.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Abel Dufrene Sr. and Elmire G.
Dufrene; one brother, Voris J. "V.J." Dufrene; and one sister, Ella Mae D.
Davaine.
She was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
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Charles "Cowboy" Edmund Madere, 78, a native of New Orleans and resident of
Theriot, died at 7:42 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 8:30
a.m. to funeral time Thursday at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Dularge. Mass
will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Hall, with burial in St. Eloi Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Julia Brunet Madere of Theriot; three
sons, David Madere and wife, Melissa Hecker Madere of Maddison, Miss., Rene
Madere and wife, Ellen, of Theriot, and Steve Madere of New Orleans; one
daughter, Michelle Toups and husband, Carl, of Tomball, Texas; 10 grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Edmund Madere and Libby
Boudreaux Madere.
He as a retired store manger of Bethlehem Steel Supply Division for 30 years, a
U.S. National Guard veteran in Louisiana and Texas during the Korean War, a
member of the Knights of Columbus 4th degree, and past grand Knight and
president of the Home Association and a charter member of Dularge and Dulac No.
7722 and 8779. He was a member of the Dularge Volunteer Fire Department and a
member of the VFW, past Chaplin.
He was a parishioner of St. Eloi Catholic Church.
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Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 10:01 a.m.
Aida Moreno
Aida Grundmann Moreno, 97, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died
Monday, Nov. 3, 2008.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Lake Lawn Metairie
Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home,
with burial in Metairie Cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Betty M. Peltier; son-in-law, James Hilton
Peltier Sr.; one sister, Dorothy G. Janssen; three grandchildren, James Peltier
Jr., Robert Peltier and Jacques Peltier; six great-grandchildren; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Charles Moreno; her parents,
Aida Weber Grundmann and George Grundmann; and one brother, Weber Grundmann.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Elizabeth's
Foundation, 8054 Summa Ave., Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 10:02 a.m.
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Ida Bouffanie Orgeron, 92, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at
8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to funeral time Thursday at Our Lady of the
Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Guidry and husband, Beilly Sr. and
Shirley Dominque and husband, Forest; one brother, Irvin Bouffanie; three
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Orgeron; her parents, Pasqual
and Eve Bouffanie; one great-grandson, Brandon "Pinky" Guidry; three brothers,
Francis, Alcie and Ernest Bouffanie Sr.; and five sisters, Rosalie Bruce, Pearly
Plaisance, Theresa Veogracis, Terese Duet and Landa Smith.
She was Catholic.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 10:04 a.m.
Retired Lt. Col. Andrew Patrick
Andrew Patrick (Hebert)
Retired Lt. Col. Andrew Patrick (Hebert, 83, of Franklin, Tenn., died Friday,
Oct. 31, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 11 a.m. today at St. Philip Catholic Church in
Franklin, with burial in Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with full military
honors.
He is survived by his children, John J. Hebert of Loveland, Colo., William A.
Hebert and wife, June, of San Jose, Calif., and Virginia Ketschke and husband,
Rik, of Brentwood, Tenn.; his sisters, Audrey Tate of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.,
Merlyn Stratmann and husband, L.C., of Baton Rouge, and Lorraine Wise and
husband, Jack, of Thibodaux; and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Virginia M. Hebert; and one
son, James W. Hebert.
He was a devoted husband, father and community member. He was always an active
member of his church and was a 4th degree Grand Knight in the Knights of
Columbus. He served his country as an officer in the U.S. Army both during and
after World War II. He was a senior volunteer leader in the boy Scouts of
America and he always volunteered in the community that he lived in. He received
a bachelor's of science degree in business from Louisiana State University, an
MBA from Temple University and remained an avid LSU fan all his life. During his
career, he worked as a controller for Domino Sugar in Philadelphia, New York
City and Boston and as a controller for Mohawk Rubber in Nashua, N.H.
Williamson Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Wednesday, November 5, 2008 at 10:08 a.m.
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Mary Lee Babin Smith, 67, a native of Houma and resident of Stonewall, Miss.,
died in Oxford, Miss., Friday, Oct. 31, 2008.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Saturday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at the funeral home, with burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma.
She is survived by to daughters, Mary Catherine Trahan White and husband, Larry,
of Chauvin, and Angela Trahan of Baker; two brothers, Leland Babin and wife,
Evelyn, and Lester Babin and wife, Audrey; seven grandchildren; two sisters-in-
law, Agnes Babin and Mary Elaine Babin; one daughter-in-law, Mary Hille Trahan;
and numerous relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Tiny" Smith; her parents,
Norris P. Babin and Ellen Picou Babin; one son, Daniel "Danny" Trahan Jr.; and
two brothers, Delvin Babin Sr. and Dean Babin.
She was retired with 17 years of service from Honduras Elementary.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 10:22 a.m.
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Rosemae Theriot Aucoin, 92, died at her home in Bayou L'Ourse surrounded by her
loving family on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Twin City Funeral Home and from 9
a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Amelia. Mass will
be at 1 p.m. Friday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two sons, Clarence Anthony "Buggy" Aucoin and wife, Jackie,
of Amelia, and Kenneth Paul Aucoin and wife, Debbie, of Raceland; seven
daughters, Patricia Chaisson Kennedy and husband, Keith, of Amelia, Sandra
Savant of Bayou L'Ourse, Evelyn Sellers of Bayou L'Ourse, Cynthia Massicotte and
husband, Philip, of Bayou L'Ourse, Rosetta McLaren and husband, Delwyn, of Bayou
L'Ourse, Kathleen Boudreaux of Bayou L'Ourse, and Rhonda Gilmore and husband,
Terry, of Morgan City; 32 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-
great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Paul Aucoin; one daughter,
Olive Broussard; three sons, David Lee Paul Aucoin, Joseph James Aucoin and one
infant son; three sons-in-law, E.J. Broussard, Nolan Chaisson and James
Boudreaux; and one daughter-in-law, Mazie Champagne.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother
and a friend to many people. She was the foundation of our family, and she will
be greatly missed by all who knew her. She lived a full life from taking care of
her mother and her sister at 16 to having a family at 24. She went from a
farmer's daughter to a trapper's wife and never stopped helping others. To
Rosemae, there were no strangers. Rosemae and Paul raised 12 children in the
former small community of Bayou Boeuf (now Amelia) who were very devoted to her
and loved her with all their hearts. She was a devoted member of St. Andrew
Catholic Church in Amelia. She was a 40-plus year member of the Ladies Altar
Society and Catholic Daughters. She loved attending Mass.
Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 10:23 a.m.
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Harry Buquet Jr., 55, a native and resident of Houma, died Friday, Oct. 31,
2008.
Funeral service was held Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial
in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Marcel Buquet; his mother, Ida Delaune
Buquet; his daughter, Abby Lynn Buquet; his nephew, KeKe Boudreaux; two
brothers, Kenneth Buquet and wife, Tammy, and Jerry Buquet and wife, Alice, of
Houma; two sisters, Ann Ventura and husband, Jose, and Susie Pellegrin and
husband, Justilian, of Houma; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Harry Buquet Sr.; and one daughter,
Buffy Ann Buquet.
He was an employee at Halliburton for 25 years and was a past member of the
Bayou Cane Fire Department.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 10:24 a.m.
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Roosevelt Coleman, 70, a native of Winnsboro and resident of Johnson Ridge, died
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2008.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Richardson and Sims Funeral Home
in Winnsboro.
He is survived by one daughter, Ella Mae Harris; two stepdaughters, Sharon and
Jacquline Harris; three sons, Roosevelt Ellis, Terry Harris and Dwayne Harris;
two brothers, John Henry Coleman of Gilbert and Freddie Lee Coleman of
Thibodaux; two sisters, Ora Lee Coleman and Dean Taylor of Winnsboro; 19
grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion Harris; his parents, Rosie and
Alonzo Coleman; four brothers; and three sisters.
Richardson and Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 10:26 a.m.
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Roland J. Daigle, 63, a native of Larose and resident of Des Allemands, died at
3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2008.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Samart-Mothe Funeral
Home in Raceland. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home,
with burial in Holy Savior Cemetery in Lockport.
He is survived by his parents, James and Bertha Leveron Daigle; two daughters,
Denise Daigle and Penny Palmer; and three sisters, Gail Pitre, Virginia Pelotto
and Sue Foglesong.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Daigle.
He was in the U.S. Air Force Reserve and was Catholic.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 10:27 a.m.
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Frank Dufrene, 73, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, died at 6:32 a.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Sunset Cemetery in Bayou Gauche.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Dufrene; and two sisters, Lillian Savoie and
Vivian Dufrene.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Marie M. Dufrene.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 10:28 a.m.
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Levinia "Mia" Gisclair, 81, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano,
died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to funeral time
Saturday at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m.
Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Galliano, with burial in Cheramie
Cemetery.
She is survived by her mother, Julia "Crow" Guidry Esponge; three daughters,
Carol Lafont, Donna Lee and Sandy Vedros; one sister, Gerline Vizier; 13
grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Gisclair; her father, Provis
"Crow" Esponge; one son, Ronald Gisclair; one daughter, Patricia "Patsy"
Gisclair Borne; and one grandson, Joseph Lee.
She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post No. 315 and
was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 9:29 a.m.
Aida Moreno
Aida Grundmann Moreno, 97, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died
Monday, Nov. 3, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. today at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home,
with burial in Metairie Cemetery.
She is survived by one daughter, Betty M. Peltier; son-in-law, James Hilton
Peltier Sr.; one sister, Dorothy G. Janssen; three grandchildren, James Peltier
Jr., Robert Peltier and Jacques Peltier; six great-grandchildren; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Charles Moreno; her parents,
Aida Weber Grundmann and George Grundmann; and one brother, Weber Grundmann.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to St. Elizabeth's
Foundation, 8054 Summa Ave., Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70809.
Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 9:30 a.m.
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Ida Bouffanie Orgeron, 92, a native of Galliano and resident of Larose, died at
8:15 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.
Funeral service was held today at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in
Larose, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Mary Guidry and husband, Reilly Sr., and
Shirley Dominque and husband, Forest; one brother, Irvin Bouffanie; three
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and 13 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sidney Orgeron; her parents, Pasqual
and Eve Bouffanie; one great-grandson, Brandon "Pinky" Guidry; three brothers,
Francis, Alcie and Ernest Bouffanie Sr.; and five sisters, Rosalie Bruce, Pearly
Plaisance, Theresa Veogracis, Terese Duet and Landa Smith.
She was Catholic.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 10:31 a.m.
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Roger "Jay" Rebstock, 77, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, died at 8:24
a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.
Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Our Lady of Prompt
Succor Catholic Church in Golden Meadow. Mass will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the
church, with burial in Cheramie Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Amelia Smith Rebstock; two sons, Toby Rebstock and
wife, Celeste; and Todd Rebstock; one sister, Virginia Loupe; three
grandchildren, Kristy, Chelsea and Amber Rebstock; and three great-
grandchildren, Kobe and Ally Arceneaux and Emmie Rebstock.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bussie Rebstock and Avilia St. Pierre
Rebstock; and one grandson, Jake Rebstock.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and Army National Guard veteran and was a lifetime
volunteer fireman. He was retired from Haliburton.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Thursday, November 6, 2008 at 10:32 a.m.
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Thomas Michael "Peanut" Sauce Sr., 34, a native of Thibodaux and resident of
Gonzales, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today at Ourso Funeral Home in Gonzales and
from 8 a.m. to funeral time Friday at St. Mark Catholic Church in Gonzales. Mass
will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church.
He is survived by his wife, Ashley Adcock Sauce; one stepson, David Theriot; one
son, Thomas Sauce Jr.; his parents, Susan Cancienne Sauce and Ricky Sauce; one
brother, Eric Sauce; his stepmother, Patricia Veillion Sauce; one half-brother,
Brent Sauce; and one half-sister, Katie Sauce.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Mary Hillard Cancienne and
Lawrence and Elma Thibodeaux Sauce.
He worked as an electrician with ISC for 15 years. He enjoyed hunting and
fishing and will be missed by all who knew him, including his beloved chocolate
lab, Boudreaux.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes
Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Ourso Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Eula Scott Bascle, 82, a native and resident of Houma, died at 6 a.m. Friday,
Oct. 31, 2008.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Ann Catholic
Church in Bourg. Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with
burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Harriet Hilton and husband, Randy, and
Winnifred Authement; one sister, Mary Ann Thibodeaux; three grandchildren; and
five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Joseph Bascle; her parents,
Sidney F. Scott and Marie Trosclair Scott; two sons, Gordon and Ernest Bascle;
seven brothers, Horace, Sidney, Norris, Whitney, Maurice, Johnny and Paul Scott;
and four sisters, Aurena Bourg, Viola Breaux, Lorena Guidry and Francis Hebert.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
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Clinton Vincent "747" Bell, 60, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died at
the Veterans Hospital Alexandria on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home
in Donaldsonville and from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Emmanuel Baptist
Church in Donaldsonville. Religious service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Sylvia Collins Bell of Donaldsonville; three
sisters, Yvonne Bell Baker of Baker, Victoria M. Bell and Sylvia Bell Williams
of Baton Rouge; four brothers, Rufus Bell of Donaldsonville, Victor Eugene Bell
of Austin, Texas, and Ronald and the Rev. Vernell Bell of Tulsa, Okla.; two
stepsons, Lawrence and Roy Cooper; and numerous relatives.
He was preceded in death by his father, Victor Bell.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a truck driver with the U.S. Postal Service
in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of
arrangements.
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Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Fay White Gill, 89, a lifetime resident of Moss Bluff, died of natural causes in
her home Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 1 p.m. today at Moss Bluff Bible Church, with burial
in Ritchie Cemetery.
She is survived by her children, Patsy Jane Richard and husband, L.J., of
Jennings, Charlotte Ann Buisson and husband, Thomas, of Thibodaux, Mary Jane
Sensat and husband, Allen, of Moss Bluff, and G.G. Gill of Washington; eight
grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Mary Jane White; and her
husband of 53 years, Glen G. Gill.
She was active in church, school and community activities throughout the years
including: Worthy Matron of Eastern Stars, Secretary of the VFW Ladies'
Auxiliary, the Council on Aging, charter member and first president of the Moss
Bluff Chapter of AARP, and a regular reader at the Moss Bluff Public Library.
She will long be remembered for her tireless efforts in the Moss Bluff
Elementary P.T.A. in the 1950's and 60's. She was well known in Moss Bluff
politics and served as Justice of the Peace for 12 years. Many recognized her as
a result of the many years she served as poll commissioner for elections,
insurance agent, cosmetics sales representative, Tupperware, or possibly those
freezers she sold "filled with food" in the 1960's.
Fay was the energetic and generous soul who outlived her 10 siblings and many of
her younger friends.
Fay's family wants to thank all those who loved her, befriended her, laughed and
cried with her, and all who educated, loved, and worked with her family of whom
she was very proud.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Camp Pearl Ministries,
P.O. Box 10, Reeves, LA 70658.
May you rest in peace, Fay.
Johnson Funeral Home of Lake Charles is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Clarence Harris Sr., 71, a native and resident of Schriever died Saturday, Nov.
1, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Morning Star Baptist
Church on Johnson Ridge. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the
church, with burial in Blue Lilly Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Smith Harris of Schriever; three daughters,
Cynthia Livas of Schriever, Ernestine Samanie and Valarie Harris of Thibodaux;
three sons, Clarence Harris Jr. of Gray, Peter Harris of Schriever and Gregory
Harris of Thibodaux; one brother, Ritney Harris of Schriever; 17 grandchildren;
and 17 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and James Harris; seven
brothers, Charleston, Ellis, Nick, Albert, Frank, Joseph and James Harris; and
one sister, Ernestine Harris.
He served on the Deacon Board at Morning Star Baptist Church and was Baptist.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Retired Lt. Col. Andrew Patrick Hebert, 83, of Franklin, Tenn., died Friday,
Oct. 31, 2008.
Funeral service was held Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church in Franklin,
with burial in Middle Tennessee Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.
He is survived by his children, John J. Hebert of Loveland, Colo., William A.
Hebert and wife, June, of San Jose, Calif., and Virginia Ketschke and husband,
Rik, of Brentwood, Tenn.; his sisters, Audrey Tate of Santa Rosa Beach, Fla.,
Merlyn Stratmann and husband, L.C., of Baton Rouge, and Lorraine Wise and
husband, Jack, of Thibodaux; and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Virginia M. Hebert; and one
son, James W. Hebert.
He was a devoted husband, father and community member. He was always an active
member of his church and was a 4th degree Grand Knight in the Knights of
Columbus. He served his country as an officer in the U.S. Army both during and
after World War II. He was a senior volunteer leader in the boy Scouts of
America and he always volunteered in the community that he lived in. He received
a bachelor's of science degree in business from Louisiana State University, an
MBA from Temple University and remained an avid LSU fan all his life. During his
career, he worked as a controller for Domino Sugar in Philadelphia, New York
City and Boston and as a controller for Mohawk Rubber in Nashua, N.H.
Williamson Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
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Gary Lee "Boom" Holmes, 44, a native of Paincourtville and resident of
Plaquemine, died at his home on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4:30 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral
Home in Napoleonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Charles
Baptist Church in Paincourtville. Religious service will be at noon Saturday at
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Mitchell Holmes; two daughters, Talesia H.
Armstead and spouse, Dexter, of Donaldsonville, and Kandyce Holmes of
Bertrandville; five sons, Gary D. Holmes of Clinton, Travis A. Hardesty of Maple
Grove, Minn., Courtney T. and Terrance M. Hardesty and Jahiem R. Holmes of
Plaquemine; seven sisters and spouses, Marion Williams, Audrey McKnight, Lena
Jupiter and Brenda Lewis of Paincourtville, Betty Ann Freeman, Gloria and George
Daniels of Houston and Gail and George Abraham of Denver; two brothers and
spouses, Henry and Deddra Holmes of Napoleonville and Ricky Holmes of
Klotzville; two grandchildren; his in-laws, Mary and John Bell, Sophie and
Jetroe Governor, Lisa W. Paul of Plaquemine, Earthy Jackson, Sarah and Shakur
Alhakim of Brooklyn Park, Minn., Deone M. Conner of Baton Rouge, McDonald and
Cynthia Mitchell of Baton Rouge, Elva and Linda Mitchell of Apollo Beach, Fla.,
and Ray Charles and Rose Mitchell of Coon Rapids, Minn.; and numerous relatives.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Donaldsonville is in charge of
arrangements.
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Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Belle Theresa Chauvin Matherne, 75, a native and resident of Chauvin, died at 2
a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home and from 9
a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. Mass will be at
11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No.
2.
She is survived by one daughter, Linda LeBlanc and husband, Nelson, of Houma;
two brothers, James Chauvin and Paul Chauvin of Houma; three sisters, Gloria
Porche, Molly Boudreaux and Mary Ann Boudreaux of Houma; one grandchild, Neal
LeBlanc and wife, Ta Chel; and three grandchildren, Chad, Eric and Owen LeBlanc.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Matherne Jr.; and her
parents, Connely J. Chauvin and Theresa Champagne Chauvin.
She was a homemaker and a parishioner of St. Bernadette Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Clark A. Poche Sr., 89, a native of Gonzales and resident of Chauvin, died at
Gulf States, LTAC of Houma, on Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today at Ascension Funeral Home in Gonzales,
with burial in Hope Haven Cemetery.
He is survived by his daughter, Carol James and husband, Kenny; one son, Clark
A. Poche Jr. and wife, Azalea; one sister, Faye Avrard and husband, Jules; 10
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alcide and Ellen Poche; his wife, Felma
Mae Duplessis Poche; one brother, Clarence Poche; and one sister, Lorraine Poche
Gautreaux.
He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in the
European Theater. After his military career, he went on to work for and retired
from the New Orleans Sewage and Water Board as an equipment operator.
Ascension Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Thomas Michael "Peanut" Sauce Sr., 34, a native of Thibodaux and resident of
Gonzales, died at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today at St. Mark Catholic Church in
Gonzales.
He is survived by his wife, Ashley Adcock Sauce; one stepson, David Theriot; one
son, Thomas Sauce Jr.; his parents, Susan Cancienne Sauce and Ricky Sauce; one
brother, Eric Sauce; his stepmother, Patricia Veillion Sauce; one half-brother,
Brent Sauce; and one half-sister, Katie Sauce.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Mary Hillard Cancienne and
Lawrence and Elma Thibodeaux Sauce.
He worked as an electrician with ISC for 15 years. He enjoyed hunting and
fishing and will be missed by all who knew him, including his beloved chocolate
lab, Boudreaux.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Diabetes
Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
Ourso Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Clarence "De" Sherman Jr., 60, a native of Belle Rose and resident of
Plattenville, died at his sister's home in Donaldsonville, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2008.
Visitation will be from 2 to 5 p.m. today at Williams and Southall Funeral Home
in Donaldsonville and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at First Israel
Baptist Church in Belle Rose. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at
the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by two daughters and spouses, Zebrita and Dwayne Williams of
Plattenville and Shenita and Clinton Williams of Belle Rose; two sons, Dontrel
and Trellis Lewis of Donaldsonville; one stepdaughter, Latoya Lewis; two sisters
and spouses, Brenda and Edward McKinney and Augustine and Burel Caines; three
stepsisters and spouses, Genera Hayes, Gloria Smith and Joyce and Michael Smith;
four stepbrothers and spouses, Wilbert and Caroline Hayes, Roylee and Annrita
Hayes, Steve and JoMary Hayes and Curtis Hayes; and numerous relatives.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Sherman; one son, Clarence Sherman
III; his parents, Orelia Atkins and Clarence Sherman Sr.; and one brother,
Eugene Sherman.
Williams and Southall Funeral Home of Napoleonville is in charge of
arrangements.
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Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 3:00 p.m.
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Louise Z. Stevens, 91, a native of St. Charles Community and resident of
Thibodaux, died at 5:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008.
Visitation will be from 5 to 10 p.m. today at Thibodaux Funeral Home and from 8
a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Joseph Co-cathedral. Mass will be at 11
a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Sherry Rodrigue and Joel Quatrevingt; six
sisters, Gladys Bilello, Jeanne Luquette, Earline Pitre, Rita Pertuit, Laura
Dominique and Clarabelle Matherne; six grandchildren, Phyllis Q. Dufrene and
husband, Rogers, Bertha Q. Duet and husband, Tommy, Dedrie "Deedy" Q. Comeaux
and husband, Glynn, Timothy Rodrigue and wife, Darlene, Todd Rodrigue and wife,
Kelly, and Stephanie R. Teague and husband, Mark; eight great-grandchildren,
Nicholas Aysen and wife, Jessica, Kylie Duet, Cody Duet, Trey Rodrigue, Madison
Rodrigue, Taylor Rodrigue, Ty Rodrigue and Typhanie Teague; and one great-
grandchild, Cameron Aysen.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harris L. Stevens; her parents, Raoul
Zeringue and Lucia Hebert Zeringue; six brothers, Camille, Clifton, Dennis,
Thompson, Blaise and Malcolm Zeringue; and two sons-in-law, Typhy J. Rodrigue
Jr. and Jules Quatrevingt.
She was a cook for Lafourche Parish Schools for 17 years. She enjoyed cooking
and spending time with family and friends.
Landry's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Margaret Williams, 100, a native and resident of Lafourche Parish, died
Saturday, Nov. 1, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist
Church in Raceland. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church,
with burial in Young Ladies Benevolent Cemetery in Raceland.
She is survived by three daughters, Rosa Lee Tucker, Mildred Harris and Elmira
Sylvester, all of Raceland; two stepdaughters, Margaret Williams and Sarah
Pierre of Baton Rouge; two sons, Daniel Williams and Phillip Williams of
Raceland; two stepsons, Willie Williams of Baton Rouge and Harry Pierre of New
Roads; 24 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Williams; her parents, John
Anderson Sr. and Susan Noble Anderson; one son, Harold Turner Sr.; three
brothers, Philip Anderson, Richard Anderson and John Anderson Jr.; two sisters,
Rosa Anderson and Edna Charles; one grandson, Sheldon R. Tucker; one
granddaughter, Charlene Sylvester; and one great-grandson, Leon Sylvester.
She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Kennedy Funeral Home of Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Friday, November 7, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.
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Mamie Reason Young, 82, a native of New Orleans and resident of Houma, died at
7:45 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 2008.
A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Dularge Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Victoria Folse and husband, Tyrone Sr. of
Houma, Deborah Salone and husband, Pastor Clayton of Houma, and Gwendolyn
Bernard and husband, Robert Sr. of Denver; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Young Jr.; her parents, Henry
and Mamie Depasse Reason; two grandchildren, Tyraneka and Tyrez Folse; and one
daughter, Brenda Myles.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
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Norman J. Knight, 82, a native and resident of Thibodaux, died Thursday, Nov. 6,
2008.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at St. Genevieve
Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial
in St. Joseph Cemetery.
He is survived by two sons, Perry Knight and wife, Jolene and Tim Knight and
wife, Eva; one daughter, Valerie Knight Westerman and husband, Glenn; one
brother, Ashton Knight; 10 grandchildren, Aaron and Brandon Knight, Kayla, Brian
Clifford and Colby Knight, Courtney and Josh Caldarera, Alicia Westerman and
Cassie Scrivner; five great-grandchildren, Hunter Knight, Olivia and Ashley
Caldarera and Malorie and Jenna Scrivner; and a dear friend, Ms. Ida.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Chiasson Knight; his parents,
Wilson and Maria Chiasson Knight; five brothers, Alfred, Sedrick, June, Nolan
and Jessie Knight; one sister, Irene Knight Pitre; and three great-
grandchildren, Cason Harriss and Luke and Logan Constant.
He was a retired World War II veteran and was retired from McDermott.
Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
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Richard Paul LeBlanc, 68, a native of Harvey and resident of Golden Meadow, died
Monday, Nov. 3, 2008.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Samart-Mothe Funeral
Home in Cut Off. Memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral
home, with burial in Hook and Ladder Cemetery in Harvey.
He is survived by his wife, Emma Collins LeBlanc; one daughter, Claudia LeBlanc Melancon and husband, Michael; one son, Eddy Paul LeBlanc and wife, Jerrilyn;
his stepchildren, Pauline Cheramie and husband, Danny "Boggie," Tammy Sevin and
companion, Craig, Paul Curole Jr. and wife, Angela, and Torri Curole; and nine
grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Paul LeBlanc and Ola LeBlanc
Oubre.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a truck driver.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
Elise McGuyre
Elise Agnes Klingman McGuyre, 84, a native and resident of Houma, died
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Religious service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday
at the funeral home chapel, with burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park.
She is survived by one sister, Wilma Klingman Chiasson of Houma; two
grandchildren, Jennifer Foster Thrasher and Christopher Henry Foster; two great-
grandchildren, Thomas Coleman Thrasher and Andrew Lincoln Thrasher; one niece,
Evelyn Chiasson Bailey; one nephew, Lester Chiasson; and other nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Orman Harry Foster; her husband,
Wesley Verner McGuyre; her parents, Henry Jones Klingman and Agnes Helper
Klingman; one son, Darryl Henry Foster; and one sister, Helen Klingman Guidry.
She was a retired secretary/clerk for Placid Oil Company, and she was a loving
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 8:30 a.m.
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Warren "W.P." J. Plaisance Jr., 67, a native and resident of Cut Off, died at
5:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church in Cut Off. Mass will be at 9 a.m. Saturday at the church, with burial in
the church cemetery.
He is survived by his companion, Mary Falgout; one son, Blair Plaisance and
wife, Cindy Guidry Plaisance; one daughter, Missy P. Curole and husband,
Reynolds Curole; and three grandchildren, Dallas Plaisance, Hillie Curole and
Nicole Plaisance.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Cheramie Plaisance; his parents,
Warren Plaisance and Edwina Galjour Plaisance; and one son, Scott Plaisance.
He was retired from Schlumberger and was a member of the Cattlemen Association.
He was an avid cattleman, enjoyed birds, playing cards, fixing things, visiting
with family and friends and worked hard and played hard.
He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Saturday, November 8, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
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Mary Lee Babin Smith, 67, a native of Houma and resident of Stonwall, Miss.,
died in Oxford, Miss., Friday, Oct. 31, 2008.
Visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time today at Samart Funeral Home of
Houma. Religious service will be at 11 a.m. today at the funeral home, with
burial in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Houma.
She is survived by to daughters, Mary Catherine Trahan White and husband, Larry,
of Chauvin, and Angela Trahan of Baker; two brothers, Leland Babin and wife,
Evelyn, and Lester Babin and wife, Audrey; seven grandchildren; two sisters-in-
law, Agnes Babin and Mary Elaine Babin; one daughter-in-law, Mary Hille Trahan;
and numerous relatives.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Tiny" Smith; her parents,
Norris P. Babin and Ellen Picou Babin; one son, Daniel "Danny" Trahan Jr.; and
two brothers, Delvin Babin Sr. and Dean Babin.
She was retired with 17 years of service from Honduras Elementary.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
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Mildred M. Babin, 85, a native of Algiers and a resident of Houma, died at 10:01
p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Monday at Samart Funeral Home of
Houma. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with
burial in St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2.
She is survived by her husband, Clifton F. Babin; one stepson, Ricky J. Babin;
one stepdaughter, Peggy A. Gann; four grandchildren; and six great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Emile P. Molaison and Ida Babin
Molaison; and one sister, Velma Molaison LeRay.
Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
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Evelyn Marie Picou Boudreaux, 57, a native of Houma and a resident of Montegut,
died Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the church
cemetery.
She is survived by her son, Benny Boudreaux and wife, Courtney, of Montegut; two
daughters, Robin Ann Reynolds and husband, Brian, of Houma, and Jeannie Stringer
and husband, Lance, of Bourg; four brothers, Justin Picou Jr., Wayne Picou of
Abbeville, Daniel Picou and Terry Picou of Cameron; Sharlene Racca of Lake
Charles; nine grandchildren, Dustin, Brandon, Caleb and Evan Stringer, Aaron and
Seth Reynolds, Chloe, Sean and Kenner Boudreaux; and one step-grandson Nicholas
Smith Reynolds.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robbie Boudreaux; and her parents,
Justin Picou Sr. and Catherine Crochet Picou.
She was a bus driver for 33 years for the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a
parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
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Omer "Homer" Joseph Bourg, 71, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Houma,
died at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.
Visitation will be from 4 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 8 a.m. to funeral time
Tuesday at Samart Funeral Home of Houma. Religious services will be at 11 a.m.
Tuesday at the funeral home, with burial in Rogers Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Mary M. Adams Bourg; four sons, Roy J. Bourg of
Rockmort, Ga., Norman J. Bourg, Sidney P. Bourg and Ray M. Bourg, all of Houma;
four daughters, Mary A. McElroy of Gray, Rose M. Bourg, Barbara A. Lombes, both
of Houma, and Peggy S. Riggs of Chauvin; two sisters, Betty Guidry of Emmet,
Ark., and Joyce Arcenaux of Houma; 30 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren;
He was preceded in death by his parents, Governal G. Bourg and Pearl M. Bourg
Marcel; one son, Albert J. Bourg; two granchildren, Chad P. Bourg and Richard P.
Bourg; two brothers, Steven and John Bourg; two sisters, Hilda and Ida Bourg;
and one daughter-in-law, Sharon A. R. Bourg.
Pallbearers will be Michael Lombes, Ray Bourg Jr., Bert Riggs Jr., Thaddeus
McElroy IV, Thaddeus McElroy III and Norman Bourg Jr.
Samart Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
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Leona Chatagnier Bourg, 89, a native and resident of Houma, died at 9:15 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday at Chauvin Funeral Home, and from 9
a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Annunziata Catholic Church. Mass will be at 11
a.m. Tuesday in the church, with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery in Chauvin.
She is survived by her daughters, Beverly Giroir and husband, Ronald, Brunella
Duplantis, Debra DeHart and husband, Mardius, of Houma, and Bonnie Eubanks of
N.C.; one brother, Medelton Chatagnier of Houma; and one sister, Thelma Collins
of Houma; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Bourg; her parents, Willis
Chatagnier and Lovina Lyons Chatagnier; one son, Patrick Bourg; three daughters,
Melissa Bourg, Sarah Ann Bourg and Mary Joyce Bourg; one son-in-law Warner
Duplantis Sr.; one grandson Warner Duplantis Jr.; and three brothers, Eldrin
Chatagnier, Edward Chatagnier, and Wilbert Chatagnier.
She was a retired cook with the Terrebonne Parish School Board and a member of
St. Joseph Ladies Altar Society. She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic
Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
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Cecil Paul Eschete, 59. a native and resident of Houma, died 5 p.m. Friday, Nov.
7, 2008.
Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home. Mass will be
at 9 a.m. Monday at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, with burial in St. Louis
Catholic Church Cemetery in Bayou Blue.
He is survived by two sons, Dr. Brad and wife, Sheila, of Thibodaux, and Chad
and wife, Stephanie, of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Dr. Trisha and husband Gabriel
Liner of Atlanta; two brothers, Carroll and wife, Ruth, of Bayou Blue and Carl
and wife, Anne, of Houma; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Waldron Joseph Eschete and Blanche
Marie Dupre of Chauvin.
He retired from Union Oil Company of California with 34 years of service as the
Environmental Manager of the Gulf Division. He attended University of Louisiana
at Lafayette and was recognized by the National Registry of Environmental
Professionals as a certified environmental auditor and a certified environmental
manager.
He was a charter member of the Bayou Blue Knights of Columbus council #7657,
which was chartered in 1980 and shortly thereafter became a member of the Rev.
Adrian Caillouet fourth degree assembly in Houma. He was a member of St.
Bernadette K.C. Council #7355 and a member of the St. Bernadette Fourth Degree
the Rev. August Vanderbilt assembly #2322.
He was an active member of Houma's Bayouland YMCA and served on their board of
directors.
He was a Red Cross volunteer, serving as logistics coordinator and on the
advisory council.
He was an accomplished genealogist and a member of the Terrebonne Genealogical
Society and the Lafourche Heritage Society.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
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Kenric Ernest Feehan Jr., 65, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Greenwood Funeral Home
Chapel, 5200 Canal Blvd., New Orleans. Funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday
at the funeral home, with burial in Greenwood Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Hilda Babin Feehan; two daughters, Lori Boudreaux
and Stacie Delatte; two sons, Kenric and Steven Feehan; two sisters, Ethlyn
Daigle and Vivian Gauthreaux; one brother, Harry Feehan; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Althea and Kenric E. Feehan.
He was a retired New Orleans firefighter.
Greenwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
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Henry Paul Matherne, 53, a native of Bourg and resident of Houma, died at 5:30
p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008. Visitation will be from 5 to 11 p.m. Monday and
from 8 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Bayou Blue Assembly of God Church. Mass
will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in Rogers Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Rinda Dehart Matherne; her mother, Malvina Galliano
Matherne Trahan; three sons, Tyler "Ty Ty" Henry Jr. and Joseph Matherne; four
daughters, Faith M. Trosclair and husband, Billy, Hope M. Abderrahmam and
husband, Mohammad, Pamela M. Poche' and husband, Greg, and Shahana "Porky"
Matherne; two brothers, Lynn John and Mark Matherne; one sister, Rose Blanchard;
and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Albert J. Matherne Sr.; and three
brothers, Albert Jr., Glynn and Gil Matherne.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Samart Funeral Home for funeral
expenses.
Samart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.
Milfred Pitre
Milfred L. Pitre, 84, a native of Bayou Lafourche and a resident of Donner, died
Friday, Nov. 7, 2008.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until funeral time Monday at St. Lawrence Church
in Chacahoula. Mass will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Cecelia Bourgeois Pitre; one son, Hurley Pitre and
wife, Connie; and one daughter, Lorena Pitre Arceneaux and husband, Kenneth;
three brothers, Joseph Kermit and Jesse Pitre; and six grandchildren, Kent
Arceneaux, Heather Comeaux, Travis Pitre, Tabitha English, Jennifer Gauthreaux
and Kyle Arceneaux; and six great-grandchildren, Trey and Bryce Comeaux, Chelsey
and Emily Gauthreaux, Landon English and Cooper Arceneaux.
He was preceded in death by his parents Wilfred Pitre and Lillian Zeringue
Pitre; two sons, Wade and Denver Pitre; four brothers, Shelby, Royce, Andrew and
Russell Pitre; and one sister, Lou Bell Pitre Bourgeois.
He was a parishioner of St. Lawrence Church in Chacahoula and retired from
McDermott in 1976 after 31 years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1943 till 1946
and was a member of the American Legion Post #354 in Gibson.
Thibodaux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
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Bryan Joseph Samanie, 43, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Houma, died of
a massive heart attack at 1:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2008.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until funeral time Monday at Chauvin Funeral
Home. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
He is survived by his bride, Aimee Rebecca Grabert Samanie of Houma; his mother,
Earline Lirette Samanie of Bayou Blue; one daughter, Katie Lyn Samanie; two
sons, Barret Samanie and Beau Samanie of Houma; three sisters, Patricia Samanie
of Bayou Blue, Elaine and husband, Barry Cabellero, of Houma, Debra and husband,
Donald LeBoeuf, of Schriever; one brother, Julius Samanie Jr. of Bayou Blue;
father and mother-in-law Richard and Carla Grabert of New Iberia; brother-in-law
Christopher Grabert and wife, Ashley; sister-in-law Leslee Saltzman and husband,
Michelo, of Broussard; nephews Joe Blanchard of Houma and Jacob Blanchard of
Port Neches, Texas; and many great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Julius Samanie; and his grandparents,
Harry and Therese Esteve Lirette and Ivy and Angella Hebert Samanie.
In lieu of flowers, donations to help defray medical expenses would be
appreciated. An account has been set up at Capital One.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 10:44 a.m.
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Jessie Duplantis Blanchard, 80, a native of Upper Little Caillou and resident of
Houma, died at 1:40 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Chauvin Funeral Home.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Nauly Blanchard of Houma; three
sons, Victor Blanchard and wife, Ruby, of Houston, Rodney Blanchard and wife,
Connie, of Tuscon, Ariz., and Karl Blanchard of Houma; one daughter, Jana Decol
and husband, Daniel, of Houma; one brother, Ronnie Duplantis of Little Caillou;
one sister, Jeanne Martin of Houma; eight grandchildren; and nine great-
grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Xavier Duplantis and Cornelia
Pellegrin Duplantis; one daughter, Lane Dorsey; and one grandson, U.S. Army Sgt.
Dustin Decol.
She was a homemaker, a loving wife, a great grandmother and the best Maw Maw
ever.
She was a parishioner of Annunziata Catholic Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 10:45 a.m.
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Jeanette Cossey Fisher, 75, a native of Columbia and resident of Chauvin, died
at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008.
Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Chauvin Funeral Home. Memorial
service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Fisher of Chauvin; two sons, Johnny
Howard and wife, Jeanne, of Chauvin and Gary Howard of Columbia; two sisters,
Jackie Weeks of Columbia and Frances Hatten of Avinger, Texas; six
grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifton "Shorty" Howard; her
parents, Lury Cossey and Jessie Mae Cossey; and one daughter-in-law, Melissa
Howard.
She was a homemaker.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 6:01 a.m.
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James "Jim" Taylor Folse, 72, a native and resident of Lockport, was entrusted
to God's loving care at 9:41 a.m. Friday, Oct. 17, 2008.
Memorial visitation will be from 8 a.m. to funeral time Saturday at Holy Savior
Catholic Church in Lockport. Memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at the
church, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by one son, Jacques Folse and wife, Rhonda, of Raceland; one
daughter, Cynthia Folse Mire and husband, John, of Lockport; two brothers,
Robert and Betty Folse of Lockport and Eugene and Audrey Folse of Raceland; and
four grandchildren, Joseph Folse, Megan Mire, Philip Mire and Tabitha Mire.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith "Poochie" Jones Folse; and his
parents, Adolph Folse and Jeanne Toups Folse.
He was a Christian who proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a "Frog-man" on an
underwater demolition team. After his Navy service, he owned and operated the
Western Auto Store in Lockport. The store later became known as the hardware
store. He was a pilot and enjoyed flying with friends and family.
He was a parishioner of St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. He graduated
Holy Savior Catholic High School and Spencer Business College of New Orleans. He
was a member of the Lockport Rotary Club and the Knights of Columbus.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the American Parkinson's
Disease Association, Bayou Chapter, P.O. Box 405, Thibodaux, LA 70302, or Holy
Savior Catholic School, 612 Main St., Lockport, LA 70374.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 10:47 a.m.
Edna Guidry
Edna "Tante Na" LeBlanc Guidry, 100, a native of Lockport and resident of Cut
Off, died at 1:17 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic
Church. Funeral service will be at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in
the church cemetery.
She is survived by one sister, Aline LeBlanc; her godchild, Rona Dinsmore; and
numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Guidry; her parents, Arthur
LeBlanc and Josephine Gautreaux LeBlanc; four brothers, Sidney, Willie, Charlie
and Dave LeBlanc; and five sisters, Bella Guidry, Nora LeBlanc, Lucia LeBlanc,
Octavie LeBlanc and Julia Callais.
She was a member of the Ladies Altar Society at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for
40 years and a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 10:48 a.m.
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Russell J. Lafont, 58, a native and resident of Cut Off, died Saturday, Nov. 8,
2008.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Holy Rosary Catholic
Church. Mass will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in St.
Joseph Cemetery in Galliano.
He is survived his mother, Artelise R. Lafont; two brothers, Dennis Lafont and
wife, Lori, and Jody Lafont and wife, Robin; two nephews, Andrew J. Lafont and
Ross J. Lafont; and two nieces, Madeline C. Lafont and Alyse M. Lafont.
He was preceded in death by his father, Hubert J. Lafont Jr.
He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church.
Falgout Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 9:49 a.m.
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Elise Agnes Klingman McGuyre, 84, a native and resident of Houma, died
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2008.
Funeral service was held at 10:30 a.m. today at Chauvin Funeral Home, with
burial in Terrebonne Memorial Park.
She is survived by one sister, Wilma Klingman Chiasson of Houma; two
grandchildren, Jennifer Foster Thrasher and Christopher Henry Foster; two great-
grandchildren, Thomas Coleman Thrasher and Andrew Lincoln Thrasher; one niece,
Evelyn Chiasson Bailey; one nephew, Lester Chiasson; and other nieces and
nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Orman Harry Foster; her husband,
Wesley Verner McGuyre; her parents, Henry Jones Klingman and Agnes Helper
Klingman; one son, Darryl Henry Foster; and one sister, Helen Klingman Guidry.
She was a retired secretary/clerk for Placid Oil Company, and she was a loving
mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church.
Chauvin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Published: Monday, November 10, 2008 at 9:50 a.m.
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Edith Duet Pierce, 80, a native of Galliano and resident of Cut Off, died at
8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 2008.
Visitation will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home in Cut
Off and from 9 a.m. to funeral time Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in
Cut Off. Mass will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church, with burial in the
church cemetery.
She is survived by four sons, Sullivan P. Pierce and wife, Gayle Knight Pierce,
Wayne J. Pierce, Farrell J. Pierce and wife, Trudy Angeron Pierce,and Ben "Mert"
Pierce and wife, Marie Thompson Pierce; two brothers, George Duet and Wilfred
"Franco" Duet Jr.; two sisters, Augustine D. Dufrene and Monita D. Rousse; seven
grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben F. Pierce Jr.; her parents,
Wilfred A. and Avocada Gisclair Duet; four brothers, Cliff, Jessie, James and
Henry Duet; and four sisters, Fredia Cheramie, Rita Duet, Henerita Duet and Nita
Cheramie.
She was a board member of the Woodmen of the World and a member of the Cajun
Heritage Festival.
She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Samart-Mothe Funeral Home of Cut Off is in charge of arrangements.
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